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SUMMARY:Youth Palm Sunday at Mt Zion AME Milburn NJ
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in community\, celebrating the village that nurtures\, guides\, and walks with every child and teen. Led by Rev Eyesha Marable \n\n\n\n\n\nOur young people lead us in worship with joy\, purpose\, and Spirit. Come celebrate their gifts\, their voices\, and the village that lifts them up. A beautiful morning of faith\, family\, and community.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/youth-palm-sunday-at-mt-zion-ame-milburn-nj/
LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents T.K. Blue Quintet: A Tribute to Randy Weston and Legendary Trombonist Melba Liston
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers IJS presents  T.K. Blue Quintet  Tribute To the Iconic Randy Weston and NEA Jazz Master and Legendary Trombonist Melba Liston. This  performance heralds the end of WHM2026 Rutgers IJS Clements Place Womens History Month Celebration.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nT.K. Blue Quintet: A Tribute to Randy Weston and Legendary Trombonist Melba Liston\n\n\n\nThe March 29 celebration brings one of the most meaningful musical lineages in modern jazz to center stage as the T.K. Blue Quintet honors the towering legacies of Randy Weston and Melba Doretha Liston—two artists whose partnership reshaped the sound of global jazz.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaxophonist\, flutist\, composer\, and scholar T.K. Blue\, Weston’s longtime musical director and one of the foremost interpreters of his work\, leads a powerhouse ensemble through the rhythms\, colors\, and spiritual depth that defined Weston and Liston’s collaborations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis performance arrives at a historic moment: Melba Liston’s 100th Centennial and her 2025 induction into the Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame at Jazz at Lincoln Center\, a long‑overdue recognition of her brilliance as a trombonist\, arranger\, and orchestrator. Her work with Weston—including Little Niles\, Uhuru Afrika\, Highlife\, and The Spirits of Our Ancestors—remains some of the most important writing in the jazz canon\, blending African diasporic traditions with orchestral imagination and deep emotional truth. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nThe T.K.Blue Quintet featuring:\n\n\n\nT.K. Blue leader\, sax\, flute\, kalimba\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nT.K. Blue stands as one of the most eloquent and essential voices in modern jazz\, a saxophonist\, flutist\, composer\, and scholar whose career bridges continents\, generations\, and cultural traditions. Born in New York and shaped by the global currents of the African diaspora\, Blue has built a body of work defined by spiritual depth\, melodic clarity\, and a profound commitment to honoring the elders who shaped the music’s path. \n\n\n\nHis artistic identity is inseparable from his decades‑long collaboration with pianist‑composer Randy Weston\, one of jazz’s most visionary architects. As Weston’s musical director\, Blue became both steward and interpreter of a repertoire rooted in African rhythms\, diasporic memory\, and expansive orchestral imagination. His partnership with Weston also placed him in direct lineage with NEA Jazz Master Melba Doretha Liston\, the groundbreaking trombonist and arranger whose orchestrations gave Weston’s music its sweeping emotional and cultural power. \n\n\n\nBlue’s own recordings—spanning small‑group explorations\, large‑ensemble works\, and tributes to Weston and Liston—reflect a lifelong dedication to musical truth\, historical awareness\, and global connection. Whether performing on international stages or in intimate community spaces\, T.K. Blue brings a sound that is warm\, searching\, and deeply human\, carrying forward a legacy that continues to shape the future of jazz. \n\n\n\nKim Clarke bass\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKim Clarke is a commanding bassist whose deep groove\, resonant tone\, and rhythmic authority have made her a vital presence on the New York jazz scene for decades. A musician grounded in the Black American musical tradition\, she brings clarity\, drive\, and soulful intention to every ensemble she joins. Her playing balances power and subtlety\, anchoring the music with precision while giving soloists the freedom to explore. Clarke’s artistry reflects a lifetime of collaboration with master musicians across genres\, and her work continues the lineage of groundbreaking women in jazz with strength\, purpose\, and unmistakable voice. Her foundation in the T.K. Blue Quintet adds depth\, warmth\, and a steady pulse to this tribute honoring the legacies of Randy Weston and Melba Liston. \n\n\n\nYayoi Ikawa piano \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYayoi Ikawa’s artistry at the piano is defined by clarity\, imagination\, and a deep sense of musical purpose. A versatile pianist and composer with roots in both the U.S. and Japan\, she brings a lyrical touch and rhythmic sophistication that elevate every ensemble she joins. Her playing blends emotional warmth with sharp harmonic insight\, allowing her to move fluidly between introspective passages and driving\, percussive energy. Ikawa’s work reflects a global sensibility shaped by her studies\, collaborations\, and commitment to cultural storytelling through sound. In the T.K. Blue Quintet\, she adds color\, depth\, and expressive nuance\, illuminating the spiritual and diasporic dimensions at the heart of the Weston–Liston legacy. Her presence at the piano helps shape the ensemble’s voice—grounded\, imaginative\, and deeply connected to the lineage of jazz innovation.. \n\n\n\nGreg Bufford drums \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg Bufford’s drumming is marked by precision\, warmth\, and a deep sense of swing that reflects his long-standing presence on the New York jazz scene. A versatile and expressive percussionist\, he brings both power and subtlety to the bandstand\, shaping the music with a steady pulse and an intuitive feel for ensemble dynamics. His touch ranges from driving rhythmic intensity to delicate\, textural shading\, always serving the emotional arc of the performance. Bufford’s artistry is rooted in the Black American rhythmic tradition\, yet open to global influences\, making him an ideal voice within the T.K. Blue Quintet. In this tribute to Randy Weston and Melba Liston\, his drumming provides the heartbeat—grounded\, responsive\, and spiritually attuned to the legacy being honored. \n\n\n\nDeborah Smith trombone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeborah Smith emerges as a rising trombone voice whose sound blends strength\, clarity\, and a deep respect for the jazz lineage she steps into. As part of the T.K. Blue Quintet\, she adds a vibrant\, modern trombone voice to the celebration of Weston and Liston’s legacy—embodying the spirit of a new generation carrying the tradition forward. \n\n\n\n For JazzLovers\n\n\n\nThe T.K. Blue Quintet channels that spirit with a program that is both tribute and continuation—honoring Weston’s global vision\, celebrating Liston’s trailblazing genius\, and carrying their shared legacy forward with fresh energy\, improvisational fire\, and cultural reverence. For jazz lovers\, historians\, and community supporters\, this is more than a concert; it is a living bridge to two of the music’s most essential architects. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us at Clements Place for this exciting performance.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-t-k-blue-quintet-a-tribute-to-randy-weston-and-legendary-trombonist-melba-liston-2/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,New Orleans Jazz
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